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BELLINGHAM 38

BELLINGHAM 38 BW

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL

Models #BHM-38 & #BHM-38-BW

Direct Vent Gas Fireplaces

 

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Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable 

vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any 

other appliance.

 

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WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

•  Do not try to light any appliance.
•  Do not touch any electrical switch; do not 

use any phone in your building.

•  Leave the building immediately.
•  Immediately call your gas supplier from a 

neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s 

instructions.

•  If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call 

the fire department.

 

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Installation and service must be performed by 

a qualified installer, service agency or the gas 

supplier. 

    

WARNING:

FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD

Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could 

result in serious injury, death, or property 

damage.

This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket, 

permanently located, manufactured home (USA 

only) or mobile home, where not prohibited by 

local codes.
This appliance is only for use with the type of gas 

indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is 

not convertible for use with other gases, unless 

a certified kit is used.

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.  

CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.

English and French installation manuals are available through your local 

dealer. Visit our website 

www.kozyheat.com.

Les manuels d’installation en français et en anglais sont disponibles chez 

votre détaillant local. Visitez 

www.kozyheat.com.

DANGER

HOT GLASS

 WILL

CAUSE BURNS

DO NOT TOUCH

 GLASS

UNTIL COOLED

NEVER

 ALLOW CHILDREN

TO TOUCH GLASS

A  barrier  designed  to  reduce  the  risk  of  burns 

from the hot viewing glass is provided with this 

appliance and shall be installed for the protection 

of children and other at-risk individuals.

Hussong Mfg. Co., Inc. 

BHM-38 & BHM-38-BW Report No: 21-708 

Rev. 1, September 2021

Starting Serial Number: 

Summary of Contents for BELLINGHAM 38

Page 1: ...dinanaftermarket permanently located manufactured home USA only or mobile home where not prohibited by local codes This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate Thi...

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Page 3: ...We offer our continual support and guidance to help you achieve the maximum benefit and enjoyment from your Kozy Heat gas fireplace Jim Hussong President Dudley Hussong Board Chairman Homeowner Refere...

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Page 5: ...t Systems 46 7 2 Venting Requirements 47 7 3 Natural Draft Vent Restriction 47 7 4 Natural Draft Installation 48 7 5 Class A Chimney Masonry Chimney Conversion 51 7 6 Coaxial to Co Linear Chimney Conv...

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Page 7: ...d thirty 30 day period a battery operated carbon monoxide detector with an alarm shall be installed 1 3 2 Approved Carbon Monoxide Detectors Each carbon monoxide detector as required in accordance wit...

Page 8: ...Installations Refer to the American Gas Association guidelines for the gas designed appliances derating method For elevations above 2 000 610m input ratings are to be reduced by 4 for each 1 000 305m...

Page 9: ...PLACES 4 120mm 13 349mm 131 16 332mm 1711 16 450mm 27 698mm 247 8 632mm 387 16 976mm 445 8 1134mm 35 895mm 43 1098mm 15 401mm 22 558mm 515 8 1131mm 20 508mm TOP VIEW LEFT SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW RIGHT SI...

Page 10: ...Mfg Co Inc barrier for this appliance Refer to FIGURE 2 2 below for dimensions and identification of the safety barrier For installation instructions refer to section 4 2 SAFETY BARRIER AND SURROUND...

Page 11: ...s the option to redistribute radiant heat through plenum s This option allows for combustible facing materials above the fireplace heat reduction for a TV above the fireplace and lower mantel clearanc...

Page 12: ...facing away from the fireplace 3 Secure the nailing flanges to the fireplace with screws provided through the slots in nailing flanges 4 Bend perforation on nailing flange until parallel with firepla...

Page 13: ...e Kit installations The stand off assembly provides Minimum distance to header Contact point for non combustible material above the fireplace Attachment for the header heat shield 1 Locate the stand o...

Page 14: ...dewall trim 3 76mm Fireplace side finishing edge to adjacent sidewall 6 152mm Fireplace top finishing edge to 3 4 19mm mantel trim 12 305mm Mantel 6 152mm deep from fireplace top finishing edge 15 1 2...

Page 15: ...full width and depth of the appliance This fireplace may be elevated off the floor provided it is properly supported by framing materials and maintains ceiling clearances If installed above floor lev...

Page 16: ...se the minimum height for the center of the vent pipe by 3 1 4 83mm when framing the wall pass through for horizontal terminations 3 5 2 2 Clearances A minimum of 1 25mm clearance on all sides of the...

Page 17: ...stems for this appliance vary in vertical length Please consult the vent manufacturer s instructions to determine the elbow dimension used for installation Adjust the wall pass through rough opening d...

Page 18: ...ang dimensions following FIGURE 3 8 below The continuous insulated building envelope and weatherproof membrane are not to be interrupted by fireplace installation See FIGURE 3 9 on the following page...

Page 19: ...erproof overhang in front and sides M i n i m u m w e a t h e r p r o o f o v e r h a n g i n f r o n t a n d s i d e s M i n i m u m w e a t h e r p r o o f o v e r h a n g i n f r o n t a n d s i d...

Page 20: ...age 23 3 7 1 Exterior and Interior Heat Transfer Kit This appliance can have 2 heat transfer kits installed at the same time It can be up to two of the same heat transfer kit or a combination of inter...

Page 21: ...emoved for heat distribution required vented cavity framing designs and Komfort Zone Kit installations as shown in FIGURE 3 11 1 Remove the 2 top cover plates 4 screws each See FIGURE 3 12 2 Remove co...

Page 22: ...ve the fireplace The back stand offs must be installed See FIGURE 3 13 below 1 Remove 4 screws securing the header heat shield to the stand off assembly 2 Discard header heat shield 3 Align the holes...

Page 23: ...ler head and discharge opening cannot be less than 60 1524mm in length at every point from the origin of the discharge opening You must also verify the sprinkler head sensor is set to the proper heat...

Page 24: ...ructions could create a fire hazard Ensure air flow within the air discharge opening is not restricted in any way These are minimum dimensions shown for the air discharge opening and the opening may b...

Page 25: ...charge overhang in front of the air discharge opening This installation method can provide a means to visually hide the air discharge opening 38 965mm MIN 46 1168mm MIN 4 101mm MIN 6 152mm MAX 6 152mm...

Page 26: ...rge opening 12 305mm is the maximum length of the molding or trim projection and you must maintain 3 76mm clearance for the full length of crown molding trim projection This molding or trim cannot dec...

Page 27: ...e over heating and create a fire hazard This installation method can alleviate any possible concerns with paint discoloration from heat or dust FIGURE 3 19 is shown with an air discharge overhang in f...

Page 28: ...ning 12 305mm is the maximum length of the molding or trim projection and you must maintain 3 76mm clearance for the full length of crown molding trim projection This molding or trim cannot decrease t...

Page 29: ...WARNING Do NOT cover or place any items in the air discharge opening area Grilles and louvers are NOT allowed WARNING Failure to comply with these instructions could create a fire hazard Ensure air f...

Page 30: ...2 305mm is the maximum length of the molding or trim projection and you must maintain 1 1 2 38mm clearance for the full length of crown molding trim projection This molding or trim cannot decrease the...

Page 31: ...ge overhang in front of the air discharge opening This installation method can provide a means to visually hide the air discharge opening 6 152mm MAX 8 203mm MIN 88 2235mm MIN 1 38mm MIN 6 152mm MAX 8...

Page 32: ...ishing edge After the first 6 152mm from the side finishing edge the combustible side trim projection is unlimited unrestricted See FIGURE 4 3 on page 35 4 1 2 Adjacent Sidewall Requirements The adjac...

Page 33: ...Hearth 21 546mm 15 394mm 12 305mm 19mm Trim 27 699mm 25 635mm 2 64mm 88 2235mm 22 558mm 171 8 435mm 12 305mm 9 229mm 6 152mm Unlimited Bottom finishing edge Each square represents 1 25mm of mantel pro...

Page 34: ...t Non combustible Mantel Projections 33 851mm 6 152mm 88 2235mm 22 558mm 12 305mm 9 229mm 6 152mm Top finishing edge Combustible floor Non combustible material Non combustible mantel ONLY Non combusti...

Page 35: ...NG MFG CO INC KOZY HEAT FIREPLACES 35 4 1 1 cont 4 1 2 Adjacent Sidewall Requirements Mantel Leg Side Combustible Clearance 1 25mm 3 76mm 6 152mm 1 25mm Fireplace finishing edge unlimited Each square...

Page 36: ...38 BW R 1 HUSSONG MFG CO INC KOZY HEAT FIREPLACES 36 4 1 3 cont Facing Requirements 43 1098mm 2 63mm 515 8 1331mm 69 16 167mm 387 16 976mm 247 8 632mm 15 401mm 88 2235mm Figure 4 4 Rough in Clearance...

Page 37: ...Facing Requirements 423 16 1072mm 2 64mm 38 978mm 2415 16 633mm 81 16 205mm 1 38mm 545 8 1387mm Non combustible finishing material only Combustible finishing material allowed Non combustible finishing...

Page 38: ...the desired mount 4 Raise the safety barrier screen front slightly into slots and allow the tabs to lower into position To remove safety barrier screen lift the screen up and out of slots 4 2 2 Option...

Page 39: ...m thick See FIGURE 4 5 on page 37 Install facing material up to the finishing edge that surrounds the glass frame assembly Do not apply any material beyond this point The glass frame assembly must be...

Page 40: ...g edge Unlimited Each square represents 1 25mm of mantel projection Combustible wall finish up to 1 25mm may be installed over cement board and butt up to the finishing edge around opening 27 669mm 2...

Page 41: ...FG CO INC KOZY HEAT FIREPLACES 41 4 3 2 cont Adjacent Sidewall Requirements Mantel Leg Side Combustible Clearance 1 25mm 6 152mm 1 25mm Finishing edge unlimited 6 152mm 88 2235mm TOP VIEW Each sqaure...

Page 42: ...Non combustible material Combustible wall finish up to 1 25mm thick may be installed up to finishing edge and air discharge opening Bottom finishing edge Top finishing edge Air discharge opening Non c...

Page 43: ...excess of psi 3 5 kPa For test pressures equal to or less than psi 3 5 kPa the appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shut off valve A listed and...

Page 44: ...OCATIONS 12 x H H Lowest discharge opening Approved cap Approved vent pipe Roof pitch x 12 H Minimum height from roof to lowest discharge opening Minimum 12 30m Figure 6 1 Vertical Vent Cap Clearances...

Page 45: ...l air supply inlet 6 1 83m 3 91cm above if within 10 3m horizontally Massachusetts 10 3m L Clearance above paved sidewalk or paved driveway located on public property 7 2 13m M Clearance under veranda...

Page 46: ...ems in sections 7 1 1 and 7 1 2 with flexible pipe can be installed following the vent manufacturer s installation instructions Refer to the vent manufacturer s installation manual for complete instal...

Page 47: ...le per ASTM E 136 7 3 Natural Draft Vent Restriction Burner flame appearance and characteristics are affected by altitude fuel quality venting configuration and other factors To achieve desirable flam...

Page 48: ...erminations 3 914mm minimum vertical length 50 15 24m maximum vertical length termination cap ii Minimum Maximum Vertical Terminations with Reducer 4 x 6 5 8 reducer 3 914mm minimum vertical length 50...

Page 49: ...horizontal elbow 8 2 44m maximum horizontal termination cap iii Minimum 48 Vertical Minimum Horizontal 48 1219mm vertical vent length 90 horizontal elbow termination cap iii Minimum 48 Vertical Maxim...

Page 50: ...ection 7 1 pg 46 with flexible pipe can be installed following the vent manufacturer s installation instructions 25 7 6m maximum vertical rise 25 7 6m maximum horizontal run 50 15 2m of total length M...

Page 51: ...through the ceiling Class A Masonry chimney Route the exhaust gases and intake air through the existing Class A Masonry chimney 7 5 1 4 Flex Pipe Venting Configurations IMPORTANT Horizontal vent sect...

Page 52: ...s and intake air through the existing masonry chimney 7 6 1 Coaxial to Co Linear Venting Configurations IMPORTANT Horizontal vent sections require at least 1 4 6mm rise for every 12 305mm of travel IM...

Page 53: ...lance forward and align the glass valance with the bottom frame rail 2 Use the provided tool to pull the 2 latch assemblies to latch with the flange on top of the glass valance 3 Reinstall safety barr...

Page 54: ...ions and bend the metal finger at a 90 angle 8 3 1 Refractory Panels 1 Install back refractory panel Secure with panel clips previously bent See FIGURE 8 3 2 Install side refractory panels Secure with...

Page 55: ...ersion before installing the log set Follow the conversion instructions included with the kit Log numbers are located on each log Refer to the following instructions and illustrations for proper log p...

Page 56: ...the hole in log 7 with the pin in log 1 FIGURE 8 8 and position as shown in FIGURE 8 9 5 Align the hole in log 8 with the pin in log 4 FIGURE 8 8 and position as shown in FIGURE 8 9 6 Align the hole...

Page 57: ...ed pieces on top of the ember bed You may place the pieces at your discretion See FIGURE 8 10 and FIGURE 8 11 10 Distribute lava rock at the sides onto the media tray braces and firebox floor 11 Use a...

Page 58: ...rd Removal Use FIGURE 8 13 and FIGURE 8 14 for guidelines to remove the control board 1 Disconnect electrical power 2 Locate the manual valve upstream of the appliance connector and close valve 3 Remo...

Page 59: ...the firebox Secure with screws previously removed 4 Reinstall the left and right media tray braces Secure with 4 screws previously removed 5 Reinstall the front burner Position the burner tube ventur...

Page 60: ...ng from this plug 9 1 Electrical Specifications This appliance when installed must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or in the absence of local codes with the National Electrical...

Page 61: ...y CAUTION Disconnect all electrical power from the fireplace before performing this task ATTENTION If converting to propane complete the conversion before installing any light kit components Follow in...

Page 62: ...p Light Kit 1 Remove the safety barrier screen and glass frame assembly if installed 2 Remove the top light kit cover assembly 8 screws total FIGURE 9 4 Save screws 3 Install or replace 2 halogen bulb...

Page 63: ...ower to the appliance 10 Press the wireless remote ON button 11 If the appliance will not operate follow the instructions To Turn Off Gas To Appliance and call your service technician or gas supplier...

Page 64: ...ON OFF toggle switch to ON position for remote control operation of the main burner and fireplace features 7 Reinstall safety barrier screen 10 3 Reset the System for Manual Operation 1 Access the tog...

Page 65: ...d 2 First ignition attempt will generate sparks for 60 seconds 3 If there is no flame ignition rectification within the 60 second time frame the IFC module will stop generating sparks for approximatel...

Page 66: ...change from a spark to pilot system to the standing pilot option The standing pilot will keep the firebox warm and establish a draft in the vent which allows the main burner to ignite with less air f...

Page 67: ...ce to reduce flame height by one level until the flame is turned off 3 Press the up arrow key once to increase flame height by one step If the up arrow key is pressed while the system is on but the fl...

Page 68: ...battery 3 While reinserting the battery push and hold the thermostat key The temperature bulb graphic will not be displayed on the LCD screen To reactivate remote thermostat operation follow the same...

Page 69: ...Press the up arrow key to turn the ember bed light kit ON 3 Press the down arrow key to turn the ember bed light kit OFF 4 A single beep will confirm reception of the command 10 9 11 1 Adjust Ember B...

Page 70: ...inimum and maximum recommended pressure settings TABLE 11 1 4 Turn off burner and pilot 5 Disconnect hose and tighten the inlet IN pressure tap by turning screw clockwise Screw should be snug Do not o...

Page 71: ...uel Front Burner Venturi Rear Burner Venturi Natural Gas 1 8 3 175mm 1 8 3 175mm Propane 3 8 9 525mm 3 8 9 525mm In the small components packet included with this appliance there is an air shutter adj...

Page 72: ...sly removed 11 2 2 2 Restrictor Plate Modification 1 Remove the safety barrier and the glass frame assembly 2 Remove the restrictor plate by pulling it down and out of the 5 127mm exhaust pipe Make ne...

Page 73: ...ill not stay lit No propane in tank Check propane tank Refill if necessary Low gas pressure Consult a plumber or a gas supplier Can be caused by situations such as a bent line too narrow diameter or p...

Page 74: ...venturi setting Venturi air shutter may need to be opened slightly to allow more air into the gas mix Refer to section 11 2 1 BURNER VENTURI on page 71 Incorrect vent cap installation Adjust if necess...

Page 75: ...manual included with the kit For natural draft vent installation refer to section 7 0 VENTING on page 46 Performed by Qualified Service Person Frequency Annually Action Examination of the vent system...

Page 76: ...for leaks Inspect the operation of the flame safety system Pilot or Flame rectification device Visually check pilot light when in operation Inspect and ensure the lighting of the main burner occurs wi...

Page 77: ...700 350A Main Line Wire Harness 42 700 239 Natural Gas Burner Orifice REAR 39 700 656 On Off Wire Harness 700 261 Propane Burner Orifice FRONT 61 700 756 Battery Back up 700 165M Propane Burner Orifi...

Page 78: ...B4 Log BH38 B5 BH38 B5 Log BH38 B6 BH38 B6 Log BH38 B7 BH38 B7 Log BH38 B8 BH38 B8 Log BH38 B9 BH38 B9 Log BH38 B10 BH38 B10 Log 600 715 1 2 Lava Rock 900 REMB Rock Wool Embers BLACK GLASS PANEL SET...

Page 79: ...ranty does not cover installation and operational related problems such as environmental conditions nearby trees buildings hilltops mountains inadequate venting or ventilation excessive offsets negati...

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